High Mass
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 17, 2017 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:3-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
HYMN 397 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Let Us, With a Gladsome Mind Let us, with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind: [Refrain:]
For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Let us blaze his name abroad, For of gods he is the God: [Refrain] He with all-commanding might Filled the new-made world with light: [Refrain] He the golden-tressèd sun Caused all day his course to run: [Refrain] And the hornèd moon by night, Mid her spangled sisters bright: [Refrain] All things living he doth feed, His full hand supplies their need: [Refrain] Let us, with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind: [Refrain]
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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (see overleaf)
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, thou callest thy Church to witness that in Christ we are reconciled to thee. Help us so to proclaim the good news of thy love, that all who hear it may turn to thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Genesis. Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, ‘What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?’ So they approached Joseph, saying, ‘Your father gave this instruction before he died, “Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.” Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.’ Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, ‘We are here as your slaves.’ But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’ In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them. Genesis 50:15-21
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. He will not always accuse us, nor will he keep his anger for ever. Antiphon He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. Antiphon As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. As a father cares for his children, so does the Lord care for those who fear him. Antiphon Psalm 103:8-13 HIGH MASS | 9
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honour of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honour of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honour of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will be accountable to God. Romans 14:1-12
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. You, O Lord, are enthroned forever; your name endures to all generations. Alleluia. The nations shall fear your name, O Lord; and all the kings of the earth your glory. Alleluia. Timébunt gentes (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Deacon People Deacon People
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Deacon People
Then Peter came and said to Jesus, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, 'Pay what you owe.' Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart." Matthew 18:21-35 The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated
Mother Lucy Price (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
Let us ask the God of creation to send a blessing upon us.
All
After each petition this response is said: We ask in faith: Hear us, good Lord.
All All
Stand
After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Moses consecrated an altar to the Lord. Placing upon it burnt offerings and peace offerings, he made an evening sacrifice, as a sweet-smelling savor, to the Lord in the sight of the sons of Israel. Sanctificavit Moyses (Mode V)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 461 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy There's a wideness in God's mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment given. For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
But we make his love too narrow By false limits of our own; And we magnify his strictness With a zeal he would not own.
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There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. There is grace enough for thousands Of new worlds as great as this; There is room for fresh creations In that upper home of bliss. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all gladness In the joy of Christ our Lord.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation: thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
Allll
Celebrant
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All
+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.
MOTET Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Praise the Lord, O my soul — Thomas Tomkins
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 305 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Soul of my Saviour Soul of my Savior sanctify my breast, Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest, Blood of my Savior, bathe me in thy tide, wash me with waters flowing from thy side. Strength and protection may thy passion be, O blessèd Jesu, hear and answer me; deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me, so shall I never, never part from thee. Guard and defend me from the foe malign, in death's dread moments make me only thine; call me and bid me come to thee on high where I may praise thee with thy saints for ay.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. God of peace, in this eucharist we have been reconciled to thee and to our neighbours. May we who have been nourished by holy things always have the courage to forgive. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
All
BLESSING Celebrant
All
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 372 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Praise to the Holiest in the Height Praise to the Holiest in the height, and in the depth be praise, in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways. O loving wisdom of our God! When all was sin and shame, a second Adam to the fight and to the rescue came. O generous love! that flesh and blood, which did in Adam fail, should strive afresh against the foe, should strive and should prevail; and that the highest gift of grace should flesh and blood refine, God's presence, and his very self, and essence all-divine; who in the garden secretly, and on the cross on high, should teach his followers, and inspire to suffer and to die. Praise to the Holiest in the height, and in the depth be praise, in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways.
POSTLUDE Dialogue sur Te Deum — Denis Bédard
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During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests please contact the Church Office or speak to one of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
The flowers on the High Altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my mom, Rita Lou-Hing, from Sharon.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This week I had the pleasure of attending the induction of Mother Miranda Sutherland at Christ Church Hope. The church was packed out and there was a great deal of optimism and excitement in the air. You can find the pictures on the diocese Facebook page. The text that accompanies it reads: “A beautiful, late summer evening in Hope, BC was the location for the Induction of the 21st Rector of the Venerable Parish. The Reverend Miranda Ophelia Sutherland was joyfully installed by Bishop Melissa Skelton as the Incumbent of a delighted faith community. The 156 year old church was filled to capacity with parishioners, friends, 18 clergy from around the diocese and wellwishers from the City of Hope.”
During the service I was reminded that the ministry of a congregation is a shared one. We all have our part to play, gifts to offer, jobs we can do, prayers to say, and things we need. Our ministry is about more than what people see on a Sunday during our time of worship together.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
However from the Eucharist where we come together as the body of Christ, we are also sent out into the world to pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish. This is just one of our mission objectives at St. James’. Where do you see us doing this? Where are opportunities to do more? Mother Lucy
INSIDE:
Our Parish
Relationships &
Fellowship
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH ON LEAVE Fr. Kevin will be on leave until Sept. 22, and out of email contact. Please address all enquiries to the Church Office. STREET OUTREACH NEWS The Administrative Assistant to the Street Outreach is one of the unseen, unsung heroes who make outreach happen. Heather Graber—Fr Matthew and the Street Outreach said goodbye to Operations Coordinator, Ms Heather Graber at the end of August. Heather is currently travelling, awaiting a fiancée visa so 28 | THE THURIBLE
she can proceed to England were she will marry Daniel—Deo volente—in November. Heather is a gifted and committed leader, whose organizational skills and personal qualities advanced the work of the Street Outreach, and will be highly prized wherever she serves next. Heather even organized Fr Matthew himself (—an extraordinary feat), freeing him to spend more time in frontline work. We are grateful to Louisa Farrell for hosting a gathering in Heather’s honour. Anna Wood—After a careful search, Street Outreach Initiative welcomes Mrs Anna Wood, to the position of Administrative Assistant. Anna is part of the Servants Vancouver team, and is also the administrator of their office operations in Canada. Anna lives here in St James Parish and knows the DTES community well, having served in outreach and community building here for a number of years. Anna brings considerable administrative skills and a demonstrated commitment to community outreach to the work of the Street Outreach, and we are blessed to have found her. Street Outreach Initiative thanks the individuals and organizations who have jointly sponsored the position of Administrative Assistant. PARISH COUNCIL - ALL ARE INVITED Sat. Sept. 30 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall All St. James’ parishioners are invited to attend our upcoming Parish Council meeting. The meeting agenda will include a lunch to be served following Mass celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Parish Council is a good way to learn about what's going on in the parish and to have your say. A highlight of this important meeting will be the announcement and discussion of the final cityapproved plans and schedule for our rectory renovation. Any guild and committee heads with additional items for the agenda are asked to send those items
to the office before 9:00 am on Fri. Sept. 22. We look forward to seeing you all on September 30th. Reece Wrightman, Parish Council Secretary GROUP BIBLE STUDY 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on Sept. 21 & Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Gather for a group Bible Study in the Rectory. Prayer, scripture, discussion and a light meal await! We will be delving into scripture, specifically parables of future eschatology, considering what it may have meant for the first hearers, what it means for us today and how we can use what we learn to grow as disciples of Christ. Space is limited so please contact Mother Lucy to register: lucy@stjames.bc.ca HIGH MASS FOR THE EVE OF MICHAELMASS Thurs. Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm in the Church DONALD HUNT ORGAN RECITAL Fri. Sept. 29 at 7:30pm, in the Church Donald Hunt grew up in Halifax and received his musical education in Montréal, where he studied organ with John Grew and Jonathan Oldengarm, among others. In addition, he was Organ Scholar and Assistant to Patrick Wedd at Christ Church Cathedral. He holds a Master’s degree in Music from McGill University, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. Donald has lived and worked in the UK since 2009. He was Organ Scholar at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, and for the past five years he has been Assistant Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, as well as College Organist at Fettes College – both in Edinburgh. Recently Donald assumed the position of Director of Music of Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, BC. At his inaugural recital on the West Coast, Donald Hunt will play works by JS Bach, Marcel Dupré, Olivier Messiaen, and others, on St James’ mighty Casavant Organ, first installed in 1938. Tickets are available in advance from https:// sjmsdonaldhunt.eventbrite.ca
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY – ART DECO SKETCH Mon. Oct. 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm St. James’ Church will be open to artists, those who love to sketch and any who wish to visit between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Come in and enjoy a time of observation and sketching in our unique art-deco church. All are welcome. Please bring your own materials. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -- If you are available to be present in the church to welcome visitors for any or all of the four-hour stretch please contact Mother Lucy. lucy@stjames.bc.ca This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome people from our neighbourhood and beyond into our church. COFFEE HOUR Our social time together on a Sunday morning after both Masses is a wonderful time of connection, sharing stories, catch ups and laughter. I am grateful to all of you who have engaged in the ministry of hospitality that makes these gatherings possible. We need more of you! Our Hospitality Ministry needs you! Can you arrive around 9:00am to get the Low Mass coffee going? Can you stay after High Mass and host the coffee hour? Perhaps you can host for the folks at the Mass you don’t usually attend!? This is a vital ministry for our community and you can join the rota, by speaking to Pat McSherry or Mother Lucy directly. CHORAL SCHOLARSHIPS A long-standing tradition of Anglican churches is the rôle of Choral Scholar – a university student who receives a scholarship in exchange for singing in the choir. The programme adds voices to our choir, improving the tone, and balance – and also offers students a marvellous opportunity to gain experience singing some of the finest choral works and learning a wide range of church music. Additionally, the benefits of this programme continue throughout the year, as also over the summer months the music ministry is supported by our Choral Scholars.
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Based on the success over the past year, the Trustees have agreed to support the Choral Scholarship programme for another season starting in September in a fund-matching model. A number of generous donations have already been received from individual parishioners, and we are in need of some additional help. If you appreciate music, please consider supporting the Choral Scholarship programme. You can use the donation envelope from the pew and write 2435 Music Scholarship on the envelope. Or, donate at https://stjames.bc.ca/donate and specify 2435 Music Scholarship as the purpose of your donation. PAX The next Parish newsletter is being planned for the end of September - the weekend of Michaelmas. This issue is celebrating the events of our past year while looking forward to our future achievements. We need your photos, stories, reflections to describe our story. Please send your contribution to stap@shaw.ca, or to the Parish Office soon, but not later than mid-September. Paul Stanwood
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS WALK FOR RECONCILLIATION Sun. Sept. 24, Cambie & Georgia to Strathcona Park Mother Lucy, Bishop Mark MacDonald, our National Indigenous Bishop, and members of the St. James’ Social Justice Group invite you to join them on the 2017 Walk of Reconciliation. Mother Lucy will celebrate and Bishop Mark will preach at the 8.30 am Low Mass at St James’ Anglican Church before setting out on the Walk. All are welcome! Those unable to take part in the Walk may care to visit the Reconciliation Expo in 30 | THE THURIBLE
Strathcona Park after High Mass. For more details on the Walk and the Reconciliation Expo please visit: reconciliationcanada.ca. St. James’ will celebrate Sept. 24 as Aboriginal Prayer Sunday. This will be reflected in the Liturgy at both masses. 114th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Sun. Sept. 17 at 5:00 pm Holy Cross Church, 4580 Walden Street, Vancouver (Main St. & 30th Ave) Reverend Daebin Im invites the clergy and parishioners of our deanery to celebrate this milestone with the people of Holy Cross Church. There will be a bilingual Japanese and English service, followed by a potluck supper. The preacher will be Bishop Melissa. RETREAT Spiritual Formation for the Next Generation An Anglican Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat Oct 13 - 15, 2017 Camp Elphinstone, Gibsons, BC This subsidized two-night retreat includes all meals/snacks/materials. The facilities are modern cabins that include a common lounge, private showers and rooms with bunk beds that will sleep two per room. Each participant is asked to contribute $30 towards the cost. “The target audience is a younger demographic” (that is below the age of 40) For more information and to register: http:// www.vancouver.anglican.ca/events/spiritualformation-for-the-next-generation/2017-10-13 Funding provided by the Anglican Foundation of Canada, The Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of New Westminster (Anglican Initiative Fund).
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 18 Founders, Benefactors, & Missionaries of the Church in Canada
Heb 11:32-35, 39 – 12:2 Ps 89:1-4 Jn 4:32-38
Ps 56, 57 1 Kg 21:1-16 1 Cor 1:1-19
Ps 64, 65 Job 40:1-24 Mt 4:1-11
TUES. SEPTEMBER 19 St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690
2 Tim 2:1-5, 10 Ps 112:4-9 Mt 24:42-47
Ps 61, 62 1 Kg 21:17-29 1 Cor 1:20-31
Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Job 40:1; 41:1-11 Mt 4:12-17
WED. SEPTEMBER 20 John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop & Companions, Martyrs, 1871
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 69:31-38 Jn 12:24-26
Ps 72 1 Kg 22:1-28 1 Cor 2:1-13
Ps 119:73-96 Job 42:1-17 Mt 4:18-25
THU. SEPTEMBER 21 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Pr 3:1-6 Ps 119:33-40 Mt 9:9-13
Ps 119:41-64 Is 8:11-20 Rom 10:1-15
Ps 19, 112 Job 28:12-28 Mt 13:44-52
FRI. SEPTEMBER 22 Bl. Emile Tavernier-Gamelin, Founder, Sisters of Providence, 1851
1 Tim 6:1-12 Ps 49:1-9 Lk 8:1-3
Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 2 Kg 1:2-17 1 Cor 3:16-23
Ps 73 Est 1:1-4, 10-19 Mt 5:11-16
SAT. SEPTEMBER 23 St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest, 1968
Gal 2:10-20 Ps 34:1-8 Mt 16:24-27
Ps 75, 76 2 Kg 2:1-18 1 Cor 4:1-7
Ps 23, 27 Est 2:5-8, 15-23 Mt 5:17-20
SUN. SEPTEMBER 24 Pentecost 16
Jon 3:10 – 4:11 Ps 145:1-8 Phil 1:21-30 Mt 20:1-16
Ps 93, 96 2 Kg 4:8-37 Acts 9:10-31
Ps 34 Est 3:1 – 4:3 Lk 3:7-18
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MASS TIMES
MON. SEPTEMBER 18 Founders, Benefactors, & Missionaries of the Church in Canada
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. SEPTEMBER 19 St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. SEPTEMBER 20 John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop & Companions, Martyrs, 1871
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. SEPTEMBER 21 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. SEPTEMBER 22 Bl. Emile Tavernier-Gamelin, Founder, Sisters of Providence, 1851
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. SEPTEMBER 23 St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest, 1968 SUN. SEPTEMBER 24 Pentecost 16
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca
Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday
Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915
PARISH COUNCIL
Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
PARISH OFFICERS
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Assistant Organist: PJ Janson St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca